OB/GYN Clinical Alert – November 1, 2011
November 1, 2011
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Evaluating the Role of D&C vs Methotrexate in Etopic or Non-viable Intrauterine Pregnancy
The authors performed a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the clinical utility of dilation and curettage (D&C) in diagnosing ectopic pregnancy (EP). -
Vaginal Progesterone
In a commentary on preterm birth (PTB) in the april issue of OB/GYN Clinical Alert, I mentioned that data are on the horizon that would support the use of vaginal progesterone to reduce the risk of PTB in patients with short cervices. Well, the study has now been published, and the results may change how PTB is approached. -
The Rapalogs: New Class of Therapy for Women with Endometrial Cancer
Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is a tumor suppressor gene that is commonly mutated in endometrial and other cancers. -
Special Feature: What the Reproductive Specialist Should Know about Detecting Thyroidal Conditions
Thyroid dysfunction and disease may present as reproductive compromise including oligomenorrhea, infertility, and miscarriage. Thyroid dysfunction and disease may complicate pregnancy and lead to compromised fetal neurodevelopment and preterm labor. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Medication Poisonings Are Increasing in Children
In this issue: Medication poisonings in children; rosuvastatin vs atorvastatin for atherosclerosis; saw palmetto for prostate symptoms; using atypical antipsychotics for off-label indications in adults; and FDA actions.